Managing Lead Fractures in Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders: A Decade-Long Case Series from a National Neurosurgical Centre.

: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for movement disorders, but its long-term efficacy may be undermined by hardware complications such as lead fractures. These complications increase healthcare costs and necessitate surgical revisions. The frequency, timing, and clinical factors associated with lead fractures remain poorly understood.